Top Puerto Madryn Adventure Tours

Join our exclusive tour from your Celebrity cruise ship to Punta Tombo, home to thousands of penguins. Ideal for adventure seekers and families, this immersive experience offers expert guides, stunning wildlife encounters. Discover the wonders of Patagonia on this thoughtfully designed tour. From September through April, nearly one million penguins gather here to breed and molt, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat. As you explore the area, you’ll also encounter local wildlife such as guanacos and Patagonian hares. This is a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of Patagonia, guided by experts who bring the region’s stories to life. If time permits, the tour includes a brief guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, showcasing its cultural and historical highlights. This tour is designed with cruise passengers in mind, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience that maximizes your time ashore.

Discover the sea lions of Puerto Madryn on a guided tour. Visit a colony of sea lions on a guided tour from Puerto Madryn. See adult specimens and pups resting on the sand. Afterward, take a city tour through the southern and central areas of the city. Meet your guide at the port and head to the sea lion colony, 15 kilometers from Puerto Madryn. Observe a permanent colony of sea lions, with adult specimens and pups resting on the sand. See cormorants and other sea birds. Afterward, take a city tour through the southern and central areas of the city. See its main historical monuments and learn how Puerto Madryn was founded. TIMING 00:00/00:30 Salida del puerto hacia Punta Loma /Transfer to Punta Loma. 00:30/01:10 Arribo/Visita a la lobería/Arrival/Visit of the sea colony. 01:10/01:50 City tour por zona sur de Puerto Madryn/ City tour is carried out on the south part of Puerto Madryn. 01:50/02:20 Regreso al barco/ Transfer to pier.

See the penguins of Punta Tombo up close on a tour that takes you to a place where the largest colony of Magellanic penguins in the world roosts and raises their young. Wander through the rookery and see thousands of penguins caring for their chicks, molting their feathers and preparing to head back to the frozen south to hunt for fish.

The southern circuit through Puerto Madryn offers a walk that merges city, nature, marine fauna and local life. Discover unique landscapes that will connect you to the essence of Patagonia. Sample our classic oceanfront lunch, including Argentine empanadas, wine, soft drinks and our classic alfajor. It is an ideal experience for the whole family and perfect for cruise passengers who want to enjoy themselves without wasting time. Don't miss it! Only cruise passengers participate!

Experience the adventure of touring the Valdes Peninsula and embarking on Whale Watching with us. On this 11-hour excursion discover the nature of the immense Valdés Peninsula, where we can be amazed thanks to the diversity of marine fauna: right whales, penguins, sea lions, orcas and much more, depending on the month of the year. In the middle of the imposing Patagonian landscape is the terrestrial fauna: guanacos, Patagonian maras, choiques, martinetas and others. Enjoy the ride in a comfortable and modern transport without worry, accompanied by the chauffeur and guide area experts and professionals.

This tour was designed and conceived to take advantage of every location without missing a single detail. A tour designed to enjoy our local wildlife in different locations and learn a little about the history of our city. Our staff is highly trained to assist you.

The tour begins at the entrance to the port and takes us south, past Punta Cuevas, a historic site with the ruins of the first Welsh landing of 1865, considered the origin of Puerto Madryn. Here, we visit the interpretive centre on Welsh and native history. Continue to the viewpoint of the Tehuelche monument, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and its beaches. Then, we head to Paraná Beach, famous for the remains of the boat Le Folies, ideal for diving. We arrived at Punta Loma Natural Protected Area, a sea lion refuge, where we observed its activity, especially in the breeding season. Birds such as rock cormorants and guanacos, foxes and choiques can also be seen on the steppe. We finish the tour by touring the industrial and fishing park of the city before returning to the port. A complete tour of history, nature and wildlife.

In our agency, we organize excursions in small groups, which have the advantage of being specially designed to have fun, active activities, and with a lot of contact with nature. We have new and very comfortable vehicles, and excellent guides who enjoy their work and will help you discover the secrets of Patagonia and its incredible fauna: whales, elephant seals, penguins, dolphins...

We have teams of highly qualified professionals to make your experience truly enjoyable, making your time in each destination discovering and visiting the most important attractions of each place. Our guides will put into action their abilities to identify the different species of fauna and flora that mimic the landscape, allowing them to discover every small detail that can be unnoticed by the naked eye.

Península Valdés tour offers a one-of-a-kind wildlife experience in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where they can observe some of Patagonia’s most iconic species in their natural habitat. From whale watching in Puerto Pirámides (seasonal) to seeing elephant seals, sea lions, orcas, guanacos, and rheas, this tour provides unforgettable encounters with nature. With its rich biodiversity, dramatic landscapes, and educational value, the Península Valdés tour is a must-do for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to explore one of Argentina’s most remarkable natural reserves.

This excursion is a unique proposal that invites you to live a true Vigil of Orcas in Valdes Peninsula. We are a receptive agency in Puerto Madryn with extensive experience in organizing tours in private services, allowing us to provide a cared for, personalized and accompanied experience at all times. During the day, you will enjoy one of the most striking natural settings in Patagonia, while receiving key information about the behavior of the orcas to better understand the environment and increase the chances of sighting. It is important to bear in mind that this experience requires flexibility and good predisposition, since climatic and natural conditions are decisive for its realization. Orca sighting is not 100% guaranteed, as it depends exclusively on nature. More than an excursion, it is an authentic experience where nature sets the pace.

If you want to take an alternative service and take advantage of doing some exercise outdoors, we suggest this alternative excursion to make the most of a morning in Puerto Madryn, while you rest from the cruise. On it, you will learn about the main facts and historical sites of the city, which will allow you to get to know it in a different way than usual. In addition, you will be accompanied by a guide/instructor who will show you the most iconic places in the city.

A half-million Magellanic penguins are waiting for you in Punta Tombo, South America’s largest penguin colony. This tour begins with a two-hour drive to the Punta Tombo peninsula in the Argentinean province of Chubut. There you will find hundreds of thousands of Magellanic penguins. As you walk along the trail inhabited by penguins on both sides, you will be able to observe the different phases of these birds’ lives. Because of the proximity of the path to the nests, visitors may enjoy and learn from the penguin behavior. The path has benches for visitors to be able to rest and enjoy the view in this isolated place. After this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the tour returns to Puerto Madryn and your ship. (Note) the ticket to the pinguin colony is not included.

This excursion is designed especially for cruise passengers arriving in Puerto Madryn, such as the following: PLANCIUS, WORLD NAVIGATOR, VIKING JUPITER, AIDASOL, OOSTERDAM, ISLAND SKY, MAJESTIC PRINCESS, NORWEGIAN STAR, COSTA DELIZIOSA, ARTANIA, MSC MAGNIFICA, MARINA, VASCO DA GAMA, ODISSEY, SAPPHIRE PRINCESS, RIVIERA, QUEEN VICTORIA, CRYSTAL SERENITY, AZAMARA JOURNEY and AMERA. We are passionate about the job and strive to provide the best service to cruise passengers. We know your schedules and needs. Punta Tombo is one of the few places in the world where you can walk among penguins, making this excursion a unique experience. In addition, by contracting directly with an agency in Puerto Madryn, without intermediaries, you can enjoy a smooth excursion.

Discover the wonders of Patagonia on this thoughtfully designed tour, perfectly timed to fit your Princess Cruises schedule. Your journey begins at Punta Tombo, home to South America’s largest Magellanic penguin colony. From September through April, nearly one million penguins gather here to breed and molt, offering an unforgettable opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural habitat. As you explore the area, you’ll also encounter local wildlife such as guanacos and Patagonian hares. This is a unique opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity of Patagonia, guided by experts who bring the region’s stories to life. If time permits, the tour includes a brief guided city tour of Puerto Madryn, showcasing its cultural and historical highlights. This tour is designed with cruise passengers in mind, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience that maximizes your time ashore.

This is the ideal adventure for you, whale lover, between the months of June and December. You will experience an exciting excursion to the protected natural area of the Valdes Peninsula, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Explore the New Gulf on a unique adventure that combines cycling and whale watching in season. This approximately 35 km experience begins in Puerto Madryn, taking participants to the beaches of El Doradillo, a privileged place to watch the Southern Right Whale from the coast between June and December. After a welcome talk, pedal along the coastal rambla and enjoy the transformation of the landscape until you reach a natural environment where you can see these magnificent creatures in their habitat. After a close sighting, regain energy with a snack before returning.

PUNTA TOMBO is the largest colony where you can see millions of Magellanic penguins, walk among them, and take photos up close. Learn about their natural habitat, observe their nests and their young. They are very funny when they walk! Our guides will accompany you at all times and explain everything about this beautiful destination. It is a wonderful experience that you will always remember.

At Loika Expediciones, we organize excursions in small groups, which have the advantage of being specially designed to have fun, active activities, and with a lot of contact with nature. We have new and very comfortable vehicles, and excellent guides who enjoy their work and will help you discover the secrets of Patagonia and its incredible fauna: whales, elephant seals, penguins, dolphins...

Travel 30 km of breathtaking scenery on a cycling adventure that combines the coast, city and Patagonian nature. From Alpataco, a guide will equip you and give you a safety talk before pedaling along the coastal rambla and exploring the Patagonian steppe. Pause at Playa Paraná to hydrate, and then continue to the Lobería Punta Loma Nature Reserve, where you will enjoy an included snack and watch sea lions in their natural habitat. This tour is ideal for nature lovers and outdoor sports.

Discover Valdes Peninsula on a tour from Puerto Madryn. This Natural Heritage Site is known for its variety of unique animal species, providing an unrivalled environment. The first stop is at the Carlos Ameghino Isthmus Interpretation Center, where we will visit its different rooms with infographics on geology, fauna and local flora. From the panoramic viewpoint, you will have views of the New Gulf, San Jose and Bird Island. The next point on the itinerary is a stop in the town of Puerto Pirámides, where, depending on the season, you can take an optional whale watching excursion (at additional charge). Continuing to Caleta Valdes and Punta Cantor, you will see elephant seals, penguins and sea lions (depending on time of year). Enjoying the path you can find guanacos, maras, choiques and other endemic animals. We return at sunset, coordinating schedules for cruise passengers.

This is a regular full-day excursion (8 to 10 hours), not designed for cruise passengers. We will depart from Puerto Madryn and travel south to Punta Tombo, home to the largest continental colony of Magellanic penguins. There, you’ll have around two hours to walk along the trails, observe the penguins up close, and enjoy the unique landscape of Patagonia’s coastline. After visiting the reserve, we will continue to Isla Escondida, a wild and less-visited beach where you can observe southern elephant seals resting on the shore. From a safe distance, you’ll be able to appreciate these incredible marine mammals in their natural habitat. This tour offers a complete experience of wildlife and scenery, perfect for those who wish to explore the authentic nature of the Patagonian coast.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Punta Tombo Penguin Reserve, where the enchanting dance of thousands of Magellanic penguins awaits you for a unique and unforgettable experience. Book now and discover the wonder of wildlife at its finest!